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  • Fill out the contact us form or email jgbspeaks@gmail.com directly with your request.


  • The Interruptive Educator philosophy emphasizes the proactive role of educators in shaping students' success. Instead of disciplining students, educators offer positive interruptions to guide them towards better paths through character development, skill enhancement, and access to opportunities. This consistently involves holding students accountable, encouraging responsibility, and in Jonathan’s case exposing them to opportunities beyond what is currently possible because of their home, life, or academic situation.

  • To start a Finding Your Voice Club at your school, please check out the program details. You can also contact Jonathan directly for guidance and support in setting up the club via phone. Text: (254) 415-9069.

  • Jonathan’s story, including his journey from foster care to becoming a successful speaker and consultant, is detailed in many podcast and videos on YouTube. Visit Jonathan Grant Brown on YouTube to explore his story. His inspirational keynote also delves deeply into his personal experiences.

  • Jonathan works with a wide range of educational institutions, including K-12 schools, school districts, and higher education institutions, Boy and Girls Cubs, YMCA, and various church and religious organizations. He also collaborates with educational nonprofits and organizations focused on student development.

  • The 26-week 1 hour a week curriculum of the Finding Your Voice Club includes weekly lessons and strategies that help students develop essential skills such as effective communication, critical thinking, and leadership. These lessons are designed to be integrated into core classes and are delivered via video modules and lesson plans for teachers to use with students.

  • Costs can vary depending on the specific needs and scope of the engagement. For detailed pricing information, please contact Jonathan by completing the contact us form or email jgbspeaks@gmail.com.

  • Yes, you can request access to video recordings of Jonathan’s past keynotes and presentations. Additionally, you may be able to attend a live or virtual event where Jonathan is speaking. Please contact Jonathan’s team for more information.

  • Implementing the Interruptive Educator philosophy involves training educators to proactively guide students through character development, skill enhancement, and providing access to opportunities. He does this through the use of high impact classroom strategies that move students from compliance to engagement and from engagement to ownership of learning. Jonathan offers workshops and training sessions to help schools adopt this approach. More information is available on his website.

  • Yes, Jonathan offers both online and virtual sessions, including keynotes, workshops, and training programs. These sessions are designed to be interactive and impactful, ensuring that participants gain valuable insights and practical strategies.